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Friday, March 27, 2009

Germany: PhD Scholarships in Management, Economics and Social Sciences, University of Cologne

PhD Scholarships in Management, Economics and Social Sciences, University of Cologne, Germany


Cologne Graduate School in Management, Economics, and Social Sciences (CGS)

University of Cologne Offers Scholarships for its Doctoral Program 2009

The Cologne Graduate School in Management, Economics, and Social Sciences (CGS) of the WiSo-Faculty offers a three-year doctoral program to outstanding students holding a Master’s degree (or German Diploma or equivalent) in Management, Economics and Social Sciences.

About the Program:
The course program will start in October 2009. During the first year, students will take part in courses on multidisciplinary methods and theories and subject-specific courses. During the second and third year, students mainly conduct research and work on their thesis. Students are encouraged to spend one term abroad.

Qualifications:
The CGS is looking for excellent students who are close to finishing their Master’s degree (or German Diploma or equivalent) and who count among the top 10% of graduates in their faculty. The teaching language of the program is English.

Scholarships:
For excellent students with a Master’s degree (or German Diploma or equivalent), the CGS offers a limited number of scholarships (1,200 Euro per month). The maximum duration of a scholarship is three years. Scholarships will start in October 2009. The grant is tax-free and there are no tuition fees to be paid.

Application Procedure:
Application deadline is April 30, 2009. Application forms and detailed information about all required documents will be posted on our website on February 15. The CGS also encourages international students with a master’s degree in Economics, Finance, Management, Sociology, Psychology, Political Sciences and related fields to apply. For more details, please visit the CGS website at: www.wiso.uni-koeln.de/cgs

Contact:

Cologne Graduate School of Management, Economics and Social Sciences (CGS)
Albertus-Magnus-Platz
50931 Köln
Germany

email: admissions-cgs[ at @wiso.uni-koeln.de

Closing date: April 30, 2009

Saturday, March 21, 2009

Germany: PhD Scholarships at Ruhr Graduate School in Economics

8 PhD Scholarships at Ruhr Graduate School in Economics, Germany

Doctoral positions starting October 2009.

The Ruhr Graduate School in Economics (RGS Econ) is a three-year PhD program initiated and founded by three universities of Germany’s Ruhr Area - the University of Bochum, the Technical University of Dortmund and the University of Duisburg-Essen - as well as by RWI Essen, one of Germany’s leading economic research institutes. The research environment at the RWI Essen allows the students to participate actively in policy consulting and to establish contact with policy decision makers.

About the Program:
The program provides postgraduate education in all relevant fields of modern economics, covering theoretical and empirical methods in microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, labor economics and industrial economics.

SCHOLARSHIPS:
The RGS Econ offers a number of PhD Scholarships (1300 Euro per month, approx. 1700 USD) available for students who will commence their studies in 2009. The maximum duration of a scholarship is three years and it’s tax-free. The program is free of tuition fees.

Qualifications:
The RGS Econ is looking worldwide for applicants with an excellent academic record and a Master, Diploma or equivalent degree in economics or related fields. A strong background in quantitative methods is necessary for a successful application. The language of the program is English. Hence, a good command of English is a prerequisite. The RGS Econ wants to attract high-level students, who conduct research at an internationally competitive level and finish their dissertation thesis within three years.

Application and Admission:
More information about the doctoral program, the application procedure and the Interactiv Online Application System (IOAS) of the Ruhr Graduate School in Economics are available at our website

http://www.rgs-econ.org

The deadline for applying is April 15, 2009.

Contact: Ruhr Graduate School in Economics, Dr. Stefan Rumpf
Email: rgs[ at ]rwi-essen.de

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

UK: 2009 / 2010 MBA Scholarships, University of Leeds

UK: 2009 / 2010 MBA Scholarships, University of Leeds

2009 / 2010 MBA Scholarships, University of Leeds, UK

PART SCHOLARSHIPS
Part scholarships worth £6,000 each are available for academically outstanding candidates from the following countries:

UK/EU - 3 part scholarships
African countries - 3 part scholarships
China - 1 part scholarship
South America - 2 part scholarships
Taiwan - 2 part scholarships
Thailand - 1 part scholarship

FULL SCHOLARSHIP
A full scholarship worth up to £20,500 will be available to self-funding applicants from anywhere in the world for 2009 entry. When awarding this scholarship, we will be looking for candidates who will:

contribute significantly to the learning experience and professional diversity of the cohort
become a successful ambassador for the business school after graduation.
Consideration for a scholarship will be based on your scholarship application form and the three essays submitted as part of your MBA application form.

UK Students can download an Application Form here.
EU/International Students can download an Application Form here.

Closing date: 31 May 2009 (International applicants), 31 July 2009 (UK/EU applicants)

Are you an Alumnus of the University of Leeds?
Bursaries of 10% are available to all University of Leeds graduates who enrol on a Full Time or Executive MBA programme starting in 2009.

For further information on scholarships or bursaries please contact us at: mba[ at ]lubs.leeds.ac.uk

Monday, March 16, 2009

Estonia: Master Scholarships in Software Engineering, University of Tartu

Master Scholarships in Software Engineering, University of Tartu, Estonia

Description:
At least six scholarships are available for foreign students to enroll in the newly created Master’s of Software Engineering at University of Tartu, Estonia, This program will be jointly offered by Estonia’s two major universities: University of Tartu and Tallinn University of Technology.

In addition to a strong foundation in software engineering methods, this 2-years program will offer two specialisations: Enterprise Software and Embedded Real-Time Software. The program also includes professional internship opportunities. The language of instruction is English and the program is taught primarily by professors with international experience.

Application deadline:
EU applicants - June 1
non-EU applicants - April 15

Tuition fees and scholarships:
All students admitted in 2008 will receive a full tuition-waiver scholarship for the two years of the program. In addition, top-ranked applicants will be offered a stipend for living expenses of approximately EUR 2600 euro per year.

For more information see: http://www.ut.ee/software

Contact:
International Student Service
University of Tartu
Ülikooli 18, 50090 Tartu, Estonia
Telephone +372 737 6109
studyinfo[ at ]ut.ee
www.ut.ee/studentoffice

Sunday, March 15, 2009

Germany: PhD Scholarships in Management, Economics and Social Sciences, University of Cologne

PhD Scholarships in Management, Economics and Social Sciences, University of Cologne, Germany


Cologne Graduate School in Management, Economics, and Social Sciences (CGS)

University of Cologne Offers Scholarships for its Doctoral Program 2009

The Cologne Graduate School in Management, Economics, and Social Sciences (CGS) of the WiSo-Faculty offers a three-year doctoral program to outstanding students holding a Master’s degree (or German Diploma or equivalent) in Management, Economics and Social Sciences.

About the Program:
The course program will start in October 2009. During the first year, students will take part in courses on multidisciplinary methods and theories and subject-specific courses. During the second and third year, students mainly conduct research and work on their thesis. Students are encouraged to spend one term abroad.

Qualifications:
The CGS is looking for excellent students who are close to finishing their Master’s degree (or German Diploma or equivalent) and who count among the top 10% of graduates in their faculty. The teaching language of the program is English.

Scholarships:
For excellent students with a Master’s degree (or German Diploma or equivalent), the CGS offers a limited number of scholarships (1,200 Euro per month). The maximum duration of a scholarship is three years. Scholarships will start in October 2009. The grant is tax-free and there are no tuition fees to be paid.

Application Procedure:
Application deadline is April 30, 2009. Application forms and detailed information about all required documents will be posted on our website on February 15. The CGS also encourages international students with a master’s degree in Economics, Finance, Management, Sociology, Psychology, Political Sciences and related fields to apply. For more details, please visit the CGS website at: www.wiso.uni-koeln.de/cgs

Contact:

Cologne Graduate School of Management, Economics and Social Sciences (CGS)
Albertus-Magnus-Platz
50931 Köln
Germany

email: admissions-cgs[ at @wiso.uni-koeln.de

Closing date: April 30, 2009

Saturday, March 14, 2009

Germany: PhD Scholarships at Ruhr Graduate School in Economics

8 PhD Scholarships at Ruhr Graduate School in Economics, Germany

Doctoral positions starting October 2009.

The Ruhr Graduate School in Economics (RGS Econ) is a three-year PhD program initiated and founded by three universities of Germany’s Ruhr Area - the University of Bochum, the Technical University of Dortmund and the University of Duisburg-Essen - as well as by RWI Essen, one of Germany’s leading economic research institutes. The research environment at the RWI Essen allows the students to participate actively in policy consulting and to establish contact with policy decision makers.

About the Program:
The program provides postgraduate education in all relevant fields of modern economics, covering theoretical and empirical methods in microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, labor economics and industrial economics.

SCHOLARSHIPS:
The RGS Econ offers a number of PhD Scholarships (1300 Euro per month, approx. 1700 USD) available for students who will commence their studies in 2009. The maximum duration of a scholarship is three years and it’s tax-free. The program is free of tuition fees.

Qualifications:
The RGS Econ is looking worldwide for applicants with an excellent academic record and a Master, Diploma or equivalent degree in economics or related fields. A strong background in quantitative methods is necessary for a successful application. The language of the program is English. Hence, a good command of English is a prerequisite. The RGS Econ wants to attract high-level students, who conduct research at an internationally competitive level and finish their dissertation thesis within three years.

Application and Admission:
More information about the doctoral program, the application procedure and the Interactiv Online Application System (IOAS) of the Ruhr Graduate School in Economics are available at our website

http://www.rgs-econ.org

The deadline for applying is April 15, 2009.

Contact: Ruhr Graduate School in Economics, Dr. Stefan Rumpf
Email: rgs[ at ]rwi-essen.de

Friday, March 13, 2009

Spain: PhD Research Fellowship in Empirical Behavioral Operations Management, MIT-Zaragoza International Logistics Program

MIT-Zaragoza International Logistics Program
A behavioral perspective on operations management studies the attributes of human behavior and cognition that impact the design, management, and improvement of operating systems. This perspective may employ different empirical methods, such as experiments and surveys, and may build upon different levels of analysis, such as the individual (e.g. recent versions of the beergame that account for bounded rationality of individual decision takers) and the group (e.g. studies that explore the impact of social variables such as trust and organizational learning on supply chain performance).

Tasks
As part of the research group of the Supply Chain Management Laboratory (scmLAB), the candidate should conduct empirical research to develop and test theories related to (inter)organizational learning in supply chains to be published in top international scientific journals. Related research lines of the research group can be consulted on the website www.zlc.edu.es/lab/scmlab

Eligibility
Exceptional applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. All applicants must, at a minimum, fulfill all of the admissions requirements for the PhD in Logistics and Supply Chain Management of Zaragoza Logistics Center in order to be considered. While applicants are expected to have an aptitude for analytical thinking, a previous degree in engineering is not required. Furthermore, candidates should have excellent research and writing skills, and be fluent in English. Spanish is not required. Knowledge on experimental design is highly desirable.

What do we offer
The fellow is appointed for one year with yearly renewals, depending on performance, for three consecutive years (four years in total) and will receive a monthly payment of €1.250 gross, including National Health Service, as well as an accident insurance. Furthermore there are funds training activities and for travelling related to the research project.

The fellow will be enrolled in the PhD in Logistics and Supply Chain Management Program of Zaragoza Logistics Center. PhD students typically complete courses in the MIT-Zaragoza master’s degree program (ZLOG) during the first two years before continuing with advanced courses and dissertation work. Third year MIT-Zaragoza PhD students can go abroad and spend a semester or longer at other leading business and engineering schools (usually at MIT in Boston).

Start date of the special PhD-position
August 2009. Other funding possibilities may be available to begin some months earlier and thereby attend the PhD Summer Academy 2009 organized by ZLC.

Application Process
To apply, candidates must complete all of the application requirements from the PhD program. Additionally, we ask for a statement of no more than 500 words describing the motivation to study the topic of this vacancy and a proposed research project including its broader significance.

The deadline for applying is April 15th, 2009.

Short-listed candidates will be notified prior to April 30th, 2009 and interviews will be arranged.

Please consult our web site for further information. Questions regarding the general process can be directed to admission[ at ]zlc.edu.es or regarding this special position to financialaid[ at ]zlc.edu.es

Thursday, March 12, 2009

Spain: Global Health Supply Chain Internship, MIT-Zaragoza International Logistics Program

Global Health Supply Chain Internship, MIT-Zaragoza International Logistics Program, Spain

Global Health Supply Chain Internship, MIT-Zaragoza International Logistics Program

Receive a Masters in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (ZLOG) while at the same time gaining valuable experience working on strategic global health supply chain projects.

Based in Zaragoza, Spain, ZLOG is part of the MIT-Zaragoza International Logistics Program, a unique research and education partnership between academia, industry and government.

The ZLOG program is built upon the graduate business program in supply chain management at MIT, which has consistently been ranked #1 by US News and World Report.

The MIT-Zaragoza Global Health Research Group (GHRG) is a leader in global health supply chain issues and collaborates with institutions such as the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the World Bank, the WHO, the Roll Back Malaria Partnership, DFID, the Center for Global Development, and Médecins Sans Frontières on strategic supply chain initiatives.

The Global Health Supply Chain Internship provides the opportunity for an exceptionally qualified candidate to pursue a uniquely designed 2 year engagement with the MIT-Zaragoza International Logistics Program. This paid internship will enable the student to gain valuable first hand experience working on strategic global health supply chain projects while at the same time pursuing a Master of Logistics and Supply Chain Management. The intern will become a member of the Global Health Research Group (GHRG), will assume significant responsibility, and will work directly with collaborating institutions. The list of past and current projects below is indicative of the type of initiatives that the intern will contribute to:

Forecasting for New Global Health Products, The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
Improving Supply Chain Flows for East Africa, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
Supply Chain Risk and Incentive Analysis to Counter Drug Resistance, Center for Global Development
Global Demand Forecasting for Anti-Malarials, The Roll Back Malaria Partnership
Private Sector Role in Global Health Supply Chains, The Rockefeller Foundation
Mapping Private Sector Supply Chains for Pharmaceutical Products in Developing Countries, DFID/Medicines Transparency Alliance (MeTA)
For more information on the projects of the GHRG see www.zlc.edu.es/global-health

Structure

The selected candidate will begin the internship program with an intensive term of full-time study. This initial 4-month term will provide a solid scientific understanding of supply chain management. During this initial period the student will meet with the GHRG periodically to be kept abreast of current projects but will have limited responsibilities in addition to full time study. Upon successful completion of this first term, the intern will begin work with the GHRG on a part-time basis. In addition to working with the GHRG the intern will begin working on his/her thesis and take a modified course load, satisfying all requirements for the Masters Degree by May of the following year. The timeline below provides an example of how the intern’s time will be divided between activities.

Coverage
The internship program covers the full cost of tuition, administrative fees, and book fees for the ZLOG program (approximately €22,000). In addition, the student will begin receiving a monthly stipend of €1,050 upon successful completion of the first term.

Eligibility
This is a highly competitive position. The candidate must, at a minimum, fulfill all of the ZLOG admissions requirements (found at the end of this document) in order to be considered. While a strong background in Global Health and/or International Development is highly desirable, exceptional candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Application Process and Documents
To apply, candidates must complete all of the application requirements from the ZLOG program (found on www.zlc.edu.es). In addition, please include a brief essay (less than 500 words) describing why you are specifically well-suited to contribute to the GHRG.

The deadline for applying to the internship program is April 15, 2009.

Short-listed candidates will be notified by April 30, 2009 and interviews will be arranged.

Contact information
For further details on how to apply and what qualifications are required for this internship please contact:

ZLC Admissions Office
Avda. Gómez Laguna 25, 1ª planta
E-50009 Zaragoza (SPAIN)
Phone: +34 (976) 077 605
Fax: +34 (976) 077 612

Email: admissions[ at ]zlc.edu.es
Skype: zlc_admissions_office

ZLOG Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible candidates must comply with the following criteria:

Completion of a four year undergraduate program equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree.
Competitive GMAT or GRE score. Exceptions may be granted to individuals who have demonstrated strong academic achievement in completing a college degree - including some quantitative training.
Professional excellence in Logistics/Supply Chain Management and/or exceptional academic achievement (minimum GPA of 3.5 on the scale of 4.0 or equivalent).
Fluency in English, minimum TOEFL score of 105 points on the Internet based test.
ZLC Admissions Office
Avenida Gómez Laguna 25, 1ª Planta
E-50009 Zaragoza (SPAIN)
Phone: +34 (976) 077 605
Fax: +34 (976) 077 612

Email: admissions@zlc.edu.es
www.zlc.edu.es/global-health-internship

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

USA: Graduate Research Studies in Industrial Ecology and Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment of Forest

Graduate Research Studies in Industrial Ecology and Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment of Forest Bioproducts, University of Maine, USA

Location: University of Maine, Orono, Maine, USA

There are three possible ways to support your Graduate Studies in Industrial Ecology, Environmental Life Cycle Assessment and Sustainability of Biofuels and Bioproducts at the University of Maine, USA.

1. Annual Scholarships from the following foundations but you need to apply for scholarships and admission as soon as possible. Applying for admission is different from applying for scholarships. For scholarship purposes, if your research interests fit with my interests, I am willing to support your application and write a letter of support for your graduate studies or research at the University of Maine. Scholarships details are available in the following websites. Take note of their own deadlines.

Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarships.
Fulbright Scholarships.
World Bank Scholarships.
2. Research Assistantships with annual stipends depending on research budget approval and successful research grants. Check deadline below.

3. You pay your graduate studies personally

Graduate Studies at the University of Maine is available for any student of any academic background (e.g. natural science, forestry, agriculture or chemical or environmental engineering, or economics, industrial and systems engineering, etc. ). This is only open to students who are interested to pursue graduate studies at masters or PhD level in the area of environmental life cycle assessment (LCA) and industrial ecology of forest bio-products (e.g. bio-fuels, bio-chemicals). Industrial ecology, LCA, sustainability of biofuels and bioproducts belong to the fields of environment, natural resource management, biotechnology, bioenergy or other development related subjects. A background in LCA, materials flow analysis (MFA) or industrial ecology is preferred. However, successful applicants should be willing to learn the fundamental concepts/principles of LCA, MFA or industrial ecology to pursue this challenging research in sustainability science. Applicant should have or develop good analytical and, database skills, knowledge of basic statistics and probability and be willing to learn new software packages (e.g. SIMAPRO, GABI, STELLA, Powersim). It is also desirable that he/she has taken or will take a course in systems dynamics, modeling and simulation.

This interdisciplinary research investigates the economic, social and environmental impacts of harnessing the forest resources or any other alternative biomass as a source of bio-fuels, bio-chemicals, bio-plastics, and bio-materials. This research involves close collaboration with resource based industries, government agencies, and the other departments at the University of Maine.

If you are interested to do graduate studies at the University of Maine, you need to apply for admission as soon as possible at the University of Maine website.

You can check the details of my research at this link.

If you are an international student or a student who are not currently studying in the USA, in addition to Graduate Record Examination (GRE) results, you should also have TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign Language)/IELTS results for admission purposes.

To express your interest for my research projects, or for further information, contact Anthony Halog at anthony.halog[ at ]maine.edu , (207) 581-2944 (tel.) or (207) 581-2875 (fax).

Deadline for Research Assistantships: 30 April 2009

Deadline for Admission: As soon as possible

Deadline for Scholarships from Foundations: Check their websites and follow their instructions carefully

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

The Netherlands: PhD Studentships in Hadron Physics, The University of Groningen

PhD Studentships in Hadron Physics, The University of Groningen, The Netherlands

PhD position at KVI, The University of Groningen and GSI have recently set up a collaboration between KVI and GSI. The scienti?c program includes pro jects in the ?elds of accelerator physics, atomic physics, hadron- and nuclear-structure physics.

The hadron-structure research program will address long-standing puzzles in hadron physics such as the con?nement of quarks, the existence of glueballs and hybrids, and the origin of the mass of strongly interacting systems. Those puzzles represent the intellectual challenges that the PANDA (anti-Proton ANnhilation at DArmstadt) experiment of the new FAIR (Facility of Antiproton and Ion Research) facility at GSI will address (http://www.gsi.de/fair/).

In this context, the KVI in Groningen is searching for 1 PhD student in hadron physics. The succesful candidate will work on the properties of charm mesons and baryons for the experimental conditions of density and temperature expected at FAIR and, in particular, in the future PANDA experiment, under the supervision of Prof. Laura Tolos.

If you have a Master degree in a relevant ?eld such as high-energy or nuclear physics and have the perseverance to complete a PhD thesis within four years, you are the candidate for this PhD position. The successful candidate will receive a four-year scholarship of 1583,- gross per month.

Applicants should send a short outline of their knowledge and experience, accompanied by curriculum vitae, and names and email addresses of two referees to

Prof. Laura Tolos
KVI
Zernikelaan 25
9747 AA Groningen
email:tolos[ at ]kvi.nl

The closing date for applications is April 1, 2009.

Monday, March 9, 2009

Poland: Research Grants Call for Projects, Ernst & Young Better Government Programme

Poland: Research Grants Call for Projects, Ernst & Young Better Government Programme

Research Grants Call for Projects, Ernst & Young Better Government Programme, Poland

Ernst & Young invites applications for Research Grants under its Better Government Programme in Poland. The amount of grant for a research report is PLN 60 000 (approx. EUR 15 000).

The mission of Ernst & Young Better Government Programme is to initiate and support activities leading to the improvement of the functioning of public institutions in Poland.

The programme focuses on three priority research areas:

Institutions in the Health Sector,
Institutions in the Transport Sector,
Other Public Institutions.
The deadline for applications is 6 April 2009.

The Selection Committee will announce the recipients by July 2009. Details of the application requirements are available on our website.


More information available at www.bettergovernment.pl

Friday, March 6, 2009

UK: PhD Studentships in Bioinformatics of Next Generation Sequencing Approaches, the University of Exeter

Project title: Bioinformatics of next generation sequencing approaches: using 454 and Solexa data to look at insect genomes and transcriptomes, the University of Exeter, UK

Three-year studentship: tuition fees (UK/EU rate) and annual stipend at current research council rate

This PhD will provide training in state of the art bioinformatics both at the genomic and transcriptomic level. It takes advantage of a) the large amount of non-model insect 454 sequence data generated by our laboratory, b) our participation in the Heliconius genome project (3 species being sequenced at Baylor College of Medicine), c) our ongoing collaboration with the Sanger Center with BAC mapping and DNA sequencing and, most importantly, d) our initiation of collaborations with ecology and evolution groups in Cornwall. The project aims to fill the ‘gap’ generated by the purchase of the Illumina sequencer at Streatham and the analysis of the ‘pump priming’ projects from non-molecular biologists at
both Tremough and Streatham Campuses of the University of Exeter.

The student will receive training in the assembly and analysis of large next-generation sequence data sets of both the genome (e.g. Heliconius) and the transcriptome. The student will learn how to annotate ESTs and genomic DNA and to mine the data for items of interest to ‘non-molecular’ biologists e.g. SNPs and micro-satellite markers.

Students with a computing background will be involved in creating state-of-the art software to analyse -omic data derived from non-model species. The exact nature of the project will be decided with the
candidate. For example, SNPs will be used to look for gene flow between the different islands of the Scillies to test if gene flow relates to the standing differences seen in eye spot variation between islands in the Meadow Brown (with Dave Hosken). SNPs will also be used to look for gene flow and dispersal between the different populations of the endangered Marsh Fritillary in the South West (with Dave Hodgson and Melanie Smee). Candidates with a Computer Science background wishing to learn about biology, evolution and comparative genomics are especially invited to apply.

Full details are available at:
www.exeter.ac.uk/biosciences/postgraduate/newposts

For informal enquiries contact: Prof. Richard ffrench-Constant: rf222[ at ]ex.ac.uk

Thursday, March 5, 2009

Singapore: PhD Scholarships in Renewable Energy, Nanyang Technological University

PhD Scholarships in Renewable Energy, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

The School of Computer Engineering at Nanyang Technological University (Singapore) is seeking applications for 2 graduate student (PhD) positions.

Candidates will work on a national grant-funded research project on low concentration, concentrating photovoltaic (CPV) systems. Specifically, your research will be focused on developing performance /cost models for solar concentrators which take account of the solar profile and other conditions in Singapore.

Requirements
At least a 2nd upper class B.Eng. Degree in the area of Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering (an additional masters degree will be an advantage)

Proficient in MatLab and C/C++
Fluent verbal and written communications in English
Strong analytical, mathematical and conceptual abilities
Able to work independently or in a team in the realization of R&D work
How to Apply
Suitably qualified applicants should email, including a detailed resume and statement of interest (cover letter), to:

Assoc. Prof. Douglas Maskell
School of Computer Engineering
Nanyang Technological University
50 Nanyang Avenue
Singapore 639798
Email: asdouglas[ at ]ntu.edu.sg

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Closing date: 15th March 2009.

Scholarship information
After discussions with the supervisor, candidates will need to apply to Nanyang Technological University, School of Computer Engineering for entry into the PhD programme (with Research Scholarship). Further explanation detailing the official application process is obtainable from NTU’s graduate studies website at
this page.

Malaysia: Postdoctoral Positions for Neural Stem Cells in Neurooncology and Regenerative Neurosciences, Hospital

Postdoctoral positions for Neural Stem Cells in Neurooncology and Regenerative Neurosciences, Hospital University Sains Malaysia, Malaysia

Postions for Postdocs in the use of Mesenchymal/Embryonic Neural Stem Cells in an animal brain/spinal cord injury model as well as the involvement of stem cells in the progression of brain tumour.

Applications with a Phd and a neuroscience background are invited for a 2-year post-doc fellowship, working with neural stem/progenitor cells and progression of medulloblastomas. The applicant should be experienced in molecular and cell biology and be experiences in doing animal brain cancer models studies.

We are currently seeking highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellows to join our team who have extensive experience in electrophysiological recording techniques and fine dissection skills and experience in stem cell culture at the Department of Neurosciences,University Sains Malaysia Health Campus where we are focusing on animal models of sensorimotor control of spinal locomotor circuits,neural plasticity, and functional recovery after stem cells have been transplanted into the brain or spinal cord after injury.

Candidates should have a Ph.D. in neuroscience, physiology or bioengineering or other related sciences with an academic record of scientific excellence, independent research, and a strong interest in an interdisciplinary approach with experience in stem cell culture,brain/spinal cord electrophysiology (in vivo and in vitro) recording and electromyography studies.

Applicants should submit a curriculum vita, list of publications, and e-mail address and telephone of 3 references who can attest to your lab skills.

Contact:
Prof Jafri Malin Abdullah MD, Ph.D. ?
Professor of Neurosciences and Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon, ?
Department of Neurosciences,
School Of Medical Sciences/Hospital University Sains Malaysia,
Jalan Sultanah Zainab 2,
Kubang Kerian,Kota Bharu,
Kelantan,16150,MALAYSIA

Tel:+6097664240 Fax:+6097648613

Email:deptneurosciencesppspusm[ at ]yahoo.com,
neurohead[ at ]kck.usm.my

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Germany: PhD Scholarships in Management, Economics and Social Sciences, University of Cologne

Cologne Graduate School in Management, Economics, and Social Sciences (CGS)

University of Cologne Offers Scholarships for its Doctoral Program 2009

The Cologne Graduate School in Management, Economics, and Social Sciences (CGS) of the WiSo-Faculty offers a three-year doctoral program to outstanding students holding a Master’s degree (or German Diploma or equivalent) in Management, Economics and Social Sciences.

About the Program:
The course program will start in October 2009. During the first year, students will take part in courses on multidisciplinary methods and theories and subject-specific courses. During the second and third year, students mainly conduct research and work on their thesis. Students are encouraged to spend one term abroad.

Qualifications:
The CGS is looking for excellent students who are close to finishing their Master’s degree (or German Diploma or equivalent) and who count among the top 10% of graduates in their faculty. The teaching language of the program is English.

Scholarships:
For excellent students with a Master’s degree (or German Diploma or equivalent), the CGS offers a limited number of scholarships (1,200 Euro per month). The maximum duration of a scholarship is three years. Scholarships will start in October 2009. The grant is tax-free and there are no tuition fees to be paid.

Application Procedure:
Application deadline is April 30, 2009. Application forms and detailed information about all required documents will be posted on our website on February 15. The CGS also encourages international students with a master’s degree in Economics, Finance, Management, Sociology, Psychology, Political Sciences and related fields to apply. For more details, please visit the CGS website at: www.wiso.uni-koeln.de/cgs

Contact:

Cologne Graduate School of Management, Economics and Social Sciences (CGS)
Albertus-Magnus-Platz
50931 Köln
Germany

email: admissions-cgs[ at @wiso.uni-koeln.de

Closing date: April 30, 2009

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Belgium: Master Scholarships for Candidates from Developing Countries, Ghent University

Master Scholarships for Candidates from Developing Countries, Ghent University, Belgium

Master grants for candidates from developing countries !NEW CALL!

This Ghent University programme provides master grants to candidates from developing countries who wish to obtain a master’s degree at Ghent University. The grants are available for all master programmes at Ghent University. They are awarded for the duration of the studies with a maximum of 2 years. In case of a two-year-programme the scholarship will only be paid for the full term if the student successfully completes the first year of the programme.

The scholarship consists of an allowance of 964 euro per month plus the yearly tuition fee.

For more information, you can contact Liesbeth Vandepitte.

All documents listed below, are the new documents for 2009-2010.

This is the right way to start your procedure:

Decide what programme you would like to follow (consult the brochure ‘International Masters);
take care of your admission, this can take 3 months (consult the admission pdf!);
start completing your Application Form (your motivation is very important);
when you have received your admission letter, send it together with your completed Application Form to Liesbeth Vandepitte (1 hard copy, 1 electronic copy).
All documents listed below, are the new documents for 2009-2010:

Admission

Brochure International Masters at Ghent University
Country list
How to fill in the application form 2009-2010
Master application form 2009-2010
Master call 2009-2010
Closing date: 30 April 2009 (for 2009-2010)

Monday, March 2, 2009

UK: PhD Studentships on High Dimensional EntAngled Systems (HIDEAS), University of Strathclyde

PhD Studentships on High Dimensional EntAngled Systems (HIDEAS), University of Strathclyde, UK

Two PhD places are available for students eager to learn more about quantum phenomena, quantum and nonlinear optics and quantum communications.

We are looking for PhD students to work in theoretical, computational or experimental aspects of this fascinating research field (or even in all three!). The project forms part of the EU network HIDEAS with collaborating groups in Italy, France, Denmark and The Netherlands and will include visiting and working with these groups.

If you are interested then please contact: pgstudies[ at ]phys.strath.ac.uk

Closing date: Mar 31 (Tue), 2009

Sunday, March 1, 2009

2009/2010 African Development Scholarships

STUDERA SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION WORLDWIDE (SSFW)
The Studera International Scholarship Foundation is a foundation of international students from different parts of the world, who seek to promote undergraduate, masters and doctoral studies for the benefit of
poor and developing countries. The courses/programs/projects are ground-breaking, developing into methods or products, which are directly relevant for improving the livelihoods of poor people in developing countries. Instead of giving you fish, our responsibility is to link you to sponsors to enable you learn how to fish for yourself and others around you.

SPONSORS:
UNDER THE SPONSORSHIP OF INTERNATIONAL PHILANTHROPISTS, INDIVIDUALS, COPERATIONS & FOUNDATIONS

SSFW PRESENTS:
2009/2010 SCHOLARSHIP FOR AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT

SCHOLARSHIP LEVELS:
(a.) UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE
(b.) MASTERS DEGREE &
(c.) DOCTORAL DEGREE

FIELDS OF STUDY:
Administrations, Arts/Humanities, Agriculture, Education, Engineering/Environmental/Technology, Law, Medical/Pharmaceuticals/Health Sciences, Natural & Social Sciences, & Sports

SCHOLARSHIP AWARD COVERS:
1. Full financial support for registration / tuition fees ($3,000-$60,000)
2. Best study conditions will be ensured
3. Two free return air tickets to and from country of Host University
4. Monthly living allowances
5. Five-star hostel accommodation will be provided
6. Student group medical insurance will be provided

ELIGIBILITY:
There is no age limit and nationals of any country can apply. Scholar must be very willing to work in Africa upon completion of study. He/She will have to sign a three year contract to work in Africa to contribute towards African Development which is the aim of the 2009/2010 Scholarship Scheme.

QUALIFICATIONS:

For Undergraduate Degree: Secondary/High School Certificate/Diploma. (Applicants awaiting result can apply and those already in University/college/polytechnic should include academic transcript)
For Masters Degree: Secondary/High School Certificate/Diploma and University/College Degree/Diploma.
For Doctoral Degree: Secondary/High School Certificate/Diploma, University/College Degree/Diploma and Masters Degree.
SELECTION CRITERIA:
Beneficiaries are chosen on at least one of the following bases:

Leadership potential and commitment to community or national service (provide proof) and/or
Academic excellence and/or
Random selection not minding academic qualifications (multiple entries are allowed) and/or
Written essay (a. How would the study period benefit you and African development? b. Financial reasons for applying for scholarship)
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
The 2009/2010 Studera Developmental Scholarship application continues till available places are filled by suitable applicants.

LOCATIONS OF HOST UNIVERSITIES:

AFRICA
AMERICA
ASIA
EUROPE
AUSTRALIA
AIM OF SCHOLARSHIP/WHAT WE SEEK TO ACHIEVE:
“We fight poverty via education, in other to build peace worldwide”

FOR FURTHER DETAILS ON:
(a.) How to obtain free application forms, (b.) Application conditions, (c.) How to apply, (d.) Required documents, (e.) Where to submit application, (f.) Interview and selection procedures.

VISIT: www.studerascholarships.org

UK: International Scholarships in Mathematical Sciences, University of Nottingham

International Scholarships in Mathematical Sciences, University of Nottingham, UK

International (non-EU) Tuition Fee Scholarships (PhD or MPhil) in Mathematical Sciences

School of Mathematical Sciences
The University of Nottingham is offering awards of two full Tuition Fee Scholarships for a new international student registering on a research degree programme in the School of Mathematical Sciences at The University of Nottingham from September 2009. The scholarships are for each year of a PhD or MPhil research programme, subject to satisfactory progress.

To be eligible to apply for these scholarships, students must:

have an upper second honours degree in a mathematics or mathematics-related subject, or its equivalent
be holding a conditional or unconditional offer of a place on a full-time research degree programme in the School of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Nottingham to commence studies from September 2009
be classified as an ‘overseas’ student for fee purposes
Information regarding suitable research projects is available on the School’s web pages.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to:
pg-admissions[ at ]maths.nottingham.ac.uk

Applications for postgraduate study can be made on-line, alternatively, application forms are available from

the Postgraduate Admissions Secretary,
School of Mathematical Sciences,
The University of Nottingham, University Park,
Nottingham, NG7 2RD.
Tel: 0115 951 4948.
Fax: 0115 951 4951.
Email: pg-admissions[ at ]maths.nottingham.ac.uk

Please quote ref. SCI/549X1.

Closing date: 17 April 2009.